Introduction

Diabetes is part of your life. You can learn how to take
care of yourself and your diabetes when you're sick, when you're at work or
school, when you travel, when you're thinking about having a baby or are
pregnant, or when there's an
emergency or natural disaster.

When You're Sick

Having a cold, the
flu, or an infection can raise your blood glucose levels.
You can have serious health problems leading to a coma if your blood glucose
levels are very high.

Be prepared for illness. Make a plan ahead of time for sick days. Ask your
health care team